Main Entry: ag·gres·sive

Pronunciation: \ə-ˈgres-iv\

Function: adjective

1 : tending toward or exhibiting aggression <aggressive behavior>
2 : growing, developing, or spreading rapidly <aggressive bone tumors>
3 : more severe, intensive, or comprehensive than usual especially in dosage or extent <aggressive chemotherapy> <aggressive surgical intervention>—compare conservative

—ag·gres·sive·ly adverb

—ag·gres·sive·ness noun

—ag·gres·siv·i·ty \ˌag-ˌre-ˈsiv-ət-ē\ noun, plural ag·gres·siv·i·ties